Wargaming.net® today announced that its brand-new "no-more-elves-and-orcs" panzer MMO action game World of Tanks has gone into the closed beta.
With servers open, the company has started sending invitations to the players who signed up for the beta on the game's official site. Beta key holders can now
activate their keys, download the client and jump into the tense armored warfare.
During the testing period, World of Tanks beta players will be the first to explore the in-game world and
thus help the development team detect bugs and address balance issues by providing comprehensive feedback.
"It's a great and exciting moment both for us and our players, as today is the first time we share the results of our work with them," says Victor Kislyi,
producer of the game. "We are looking forward to close cooperation with our community to make sure every single part in the
complex mechanism of the game works properly. So don't wait; just grab a key, choose your tank and get ready to wreak havoc!"
London (18th May 2010) - Wargaming.net reveals two awards the company received at the annual Game Developers Conference (KRI 2010) that took place in Moscow from May 14th till May 16th where the studio presented its new massively multiplayer online action game World of Tanks.
Conference participants and the jury panel expressed their high opinion of World of Tanks gameplay features and graphics that let the studio win the following awards:
Best Game Developer of 2010. The award is given to the company with outstanding achievements and stable progress in videogame industry.
Best MMO Game of 2010. The award is given to the best title that requires a client and is based on online gameplay.
Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming.net, says: "Getting the 'Best Developer of the Year' award is a big honor and responsibility for us. It's great to realize that World of Tanks is evolving in the right way drawing more and more fans to the virtual battlegrounds we've created."
London (12th February 2010) — Wargaming.net, a strategy game specialist, is glad to announce that its World War II Real-Time Strategy game Order of War: Challenge is released on Windows® PC.
The game is exclusively available on Steam for 9.99$! Owners of the original game will get Order of War: Challenge automatically for FREE.
Order of War: Challenge is a multiplayer standalone game with focus on epic online warfare where players take the lead of the most powerful WII-era armies (the USA, Germany and the USSR) to reveal the best strategists on the virtual battlefields. With ample choice of multiplayer modes the game was designed to provide ultimate "commander" experience and manifold opportunities for thrilling and uncompromising battles.
"We are excited to be bringing Order of War: Challenge to the market as our main goal for the project was to deliver a new captivating online experience with dynamic combats where deep strategic thinking and good knowledge of tactics are crucial for success," says Nick Katselapov, game producer. "By expanding beyond the boundaries of traditional multiplayer options we hope to satisfy the tastes of any 'RTS gourmet' and ensure great replay value."
For more information about Order of War: Challenge visit the official website: http://oowchallenge.com/
Wargaming.net, a strategy game specialist, reveals that ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE demo is now available on the Steam official demo page.
The demo will allow players to lead any of the three nations — the USA, Germany and the USSR — and test their skills in battles against each. Packing six competitive multiplayer modes — Secure the Base, Mercenaries, Survival, Expansion, Instant Battle and Free-for-All — the demo will provide a wide range of gameplay options.
"We've worked hard on creating a really deep and action-packed multiplayer experience", says Nick Katselapov, the game producer. "With this extended demo we wanted to give players a true idea of what ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE will deliver".
ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE will be available on Steam on the 12th of March.
For more information on ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE visit official website.
Wargaming.net announces the company is developing WORLD OF TANKS, a brand-new free-to-play MMO game based on massive numbers of armored battles.
In WORLD OF TANKS 30-player teams are fighting action-packed PvP battles. The game features more than 150 armored fighting vehicles from pre-WW2 era up to Korean War: light, medium, heavy and super heavy tanks, tank destroyers, self-propelled howitzers and rocket artillery. The game includes German, American and Soviet tanks.
Ride legendary Tiger tank, or choose fast-and-furious Soviet T-34, practice your sharp-shooting skills with American 155mm Gun Motor Carriage M40 or try experimental/prototype machines such as the Germany's monstrous Maus tank. A Player can have an endless number of tanks in his "garage", and all his machines can be upgraded in dozens of ways: better turrets, chassis, guns, engines, radios, various ammunition types, plus his tank crew members can be leveled up as well.
The game offers fast random battles featuring various modes, historic mini-campaigns, tourneys and epic Can Wars on a global map, where mighty clans fight for hundreds of provinces employing grand strategy, diplomacy and economic power. Besides individual tank-ace skills, WORLD OF TANKS requires team work and a fine balance between light and heavy armor. WORLD OF TANKS gives you thousands of ways of building your Steel Empire and manifesting the indisputable authority of TANK POWER!
"One wise gentleman once observed that men had the same relationship to tanks, as women to SPA treatments: an all-eclipsing love, hardwired into the genes," says Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming.net, "That's why we are coming up with Panzer MMO."
The game will be available as a free download and is expected to be released in Fall 2010. This product is not yet rated by PEGI and ESRB.
To join Tank MMO community and get updates on the development progress, visit the Forum.
London (04th February 2010) — Wargaming.net, a strategy game specialist, today announces ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE, a stand-alone add-on for its widely acclaimed World War II Real-Time Strategy game ORDER OF WAR™, will be released on 25th February 2010. It will be exclusively available as a digital download on Steam� at the suggested price of $9.99. Those players, who own the original version of ORDER OF WAR™, will get ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE automatically for FREE.
ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE is a multiplayer stand-alone add-on for ORDER OF WAR™, packing even more intense World War II real-time strategy action. With 6 extended modes, 12 unique maps, and hundreds of units under player control ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE gives players a battlefield experience of epic scale. With a focus on fast-action gameplay, and featuring exclusive bonus content, ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE is the ultimate way to experience online RTS gaming. With a new advanced gameplay system and fog of war, ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE redefines combat mechanics and gives players a tense battlefield experience with plenty of room for wide-ranging tactics.
For more information on ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE, please visit the official webpage at challenge.wargaming.net.
Wargaming.net, a strategy game specialist, announces ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE, a new stand-alone add-on for its widely acclaimed World War II Real-Time Strategy game ORDER OF WAR™. This multiplayer add-on is currently in development for Windows PC and will be exclusively available on Steam®. Those players, who own the original version of ORDER OF WAR™, will get ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE automatically for FREE.
ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE is a multiplayer stand-alone add-on for ORDER OF WAR™, packing even more intense World War II real-time strategy action. With 6 extended modes, 12 unique maps, and hundreds of units under player control ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE gives players a battlefield experience of epic scale. With a focus on fast-action gameplay, and featuring exclusive bonus content, ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE is the ultimate way to experience online RTS gaming. With a new advanced gameplay system and including fog of war, ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE redefines combat mechanics and gives players a tense battlefield experience with plenty of room for wide-ranging tactics.
Viktor Kislyi, executive officer of Wargaming.net says, "In ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE we�re offering players a myriad of rich content including more strategic options in multiplayer mode. Dynamic battlefield action and tense multiplayer experience are the main criteria we used to develop ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE. That is why we greatly enhanced the multiplayer options - to guarantee RTS fans realistic PvP warfare in ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE".
The ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE add-on is distributed exclusively via Steam®.
For more information on ORDER OF WAR: CHALLENGE, please visit the official webpage at challenge.wargaming.net.
Key Features:
12 Unique Maps — Each map features different types of cross-country terrain and urban areas to provide great replayability.
6 New Multiplayer Modes — With these new modes you have the opportunity to prove you are the best commander on the online battlefield in a variety of ways.
Command troops of the USA, Germany or the Soviet Union — Grasp your units by knowing their strengths, weaknesses and discover how to exercise their power to defeat your enemies.
4 Co-op Survival Missions — Play shoulder to shoulder with your comrades-in-arms to defend your headquarters from enemy attacks of increasing intensity. To get extra income and new reinforcement types, capture control points that appear randomly throughout the map but only stay for a short time.
Hard-hitting Mercenaries Gameplay — Choose your initial line-up of units, keeping in mind that good balance and proper positioning are all-important. Once you have selected your forces and brought them up to the front lines, capture control points to earn airstrikes and crush your enemy.
Unique Expansion Experience — Classic "capture-the-base" gameplay is completely new now as you and your rival get different types of reinforcements at different rates - slower and more powerful units vs. faster and less powerful units. Develop the best strategy to seize all of the control points and defeat your opponent.
Fast-Paced Instant Battle Skirmishes — At the start of each skirmish you are given a random group of forces, without the luxury of reinforcements or control points to provide replacements.
Epic Free-for-All Clashes — Up to four players fight against each other choosing any nation they want. Capture control points to earn a decisive advantage over your rivals in grand battles where alliances are forbidden.
Realistic Fog of War — Use new tactics and acquirements to become the praiseworthy commander.
London (4th November 2009) - Waraming.net, the strategy game specialist, today announces the launch of its legendary Massive Assault series on Steam, the leading online platform for PC games and digital entertainment with over 20 million PC users around the world. Massive Assault, Massive Assault: Phantom Renaissance and Massive Assault Network 2 are now available on Steam giving its users the unique chance to fight for global domination in one-of-a-kind sci-fi environment.
Massive Assault series represent 3D wargames for PC based on original Secret Allies concept where two rival sides struggle for leadership and survival in the 22nd century hostile surroundings. Since the release of the Massive Assault series' first game in 2003, the game and its sequels have been loved by game critics and millions of gamers all over the world. Described by the leading game industry titles as innovative and handsomest hex game ever, Massive Assault rejuvenated the turn-based strategy genre. The dedicated community, multiple awards and M.A.N. 2 regular global tournaments held among hundreds of players from all corners of the world make a great contribution to ongoing success.
Massive Assault unique concept, fascinating story line, revolutionary dynamic turn-based gameplay and state-of-the art interface make millions of gamers stay obsessed with the series trough all these years.
Viktor Kisly, executive officer of Wargaming.net says, "We propose totally new war-for-global-domination gaming concept where players are supposed to employ strategic, political and tactical skills in their pure meaning".
London (17th September 2009) - Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces ORDER OF WAR™, a brand new World War II Action-Strategy game developed by strategy specialist Wargaming.net, will be released on Windows® PC across all PAL territories from tomorrow.
ORDER OF WAR is set to be the most accessible and explosive strategy title on the market. Components such as base building and resource gathering have been stripped away to create a WWII game that focuses on non-stop action featuring massive scale battles. With missions based on key historic events and operations from 1944, players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults. While a unique cinematic camera mode allows players to experience the action up-close in a detail previously unseen in the strategy genre.
LOS ANGELES (September 2, 2009) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that ORDER OF WAR™ will ship to North American retailers on September 22, 2009.
ORDER OF WAR is a brand-new IP set during World War II and is being developed exclusively for the PC platform by strategy game specialist Wargaming.net. This will be Square Enix?s first release of a western-developed game outside of Japan and kicks off the launch of upcoming titles being developed through partnerships, including SUPREME COMMANDER? 2 by Gas Powered Games? and FRONT MISSION EVOLVED? by Double Helix Games?. These titles are part of Square Enix?s commitment to offer a broader variety of games across different genres.
As Square Enix?s first foray into the hugely popular genre of historical real-time strategy, ORDER OF WAR takes strategy games to new heights and features massive-scale battles brought to life with unprecedented cinematic intensity. Players will take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all-out strategic assaults. The single-player mode can be played out in two campaigns ? American forces versus German forces in occupied France and German forces versus Soviet forces in Poland and versus American forces in France. Missions will be based on key historic events and operations from 1944.
The free, single-player demo ? ?Road to Paris? ? is currently available for download at http://www.orderofwar.com. In this introductory demo, players are tasked with commanding American troops in an attempt to destroy German outposts amid tank and infantry attacks and clear the road to Paris.
London (20th July 2009) - Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix? interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces ORDER OF WAR?, a brand new World War II Action-Strategy game developed by strategy specialist Wargaming.net, will be released on Windows? PC across all PAL territories on 18th September 2009.
ORDER OF WAR is set to be the most accessible and explosive strategy title on the market. Components such as base building and resource gathering have been stripped away to create a WWII game that focuses on non-stop action featuring massive scale battles. With missions based on key historic events and operations from 1944, players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults. While a unique cinematic camera mode allows players to experience the action up-close in a detail previously unseen in the strategy genre.
London (16th April 2009) - Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix? interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces a new agreement with strategy game specialist Wargaming.net to publish a brand new IP set during World War II. ORDER OF WAR? will be released on Windows? PC across all PAL territories in Autumn 2009.
ORDER OF WAR will feature massive scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players will take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults. The single-player mode can be played out in two campaigns ? American versus German forces on the western front and German versus Russian on the eastern front ? missions will be based on key historic events and operations from 1944.
ORDER OF WAR will be Square Enix?s first release of a western developed game outside of Japan, and one which will see the company release the title simultaneously across multiple territories.
John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "ORDER OF WAR offers Square Enix an exciting opportunity to enter this hugely popular genre, and is a strong proposition for our first western developed release. With its cinematic intensity, hugely realistic battles and historical accuracy, the game looks set to whet the appetite of any war gaming fan."
Victor Kislyi, chief executive officer of Wargaming.net says, "ORDER OF WAR will take strategy games in a new, exciting direction, narrowing the gameplay focus on the best part and challenges gamers to defeat the most powerful armies of WWII. And we are really glad that this immense title will be released by Square Enix ? one of the largest and most successful publishers in the world."
Attention! The astronomical department of Wargaming.net informs that its scientists have discovered a new planet in Massive Assault Network 2 Universe. It's 120,000 light-years away from Beotorum and was named Altaliman.
Altaliman is the 26th planet in the system of M.A.N. 2 Universe. The planetary mainland occupies 30% of outer surface. The rest of Altaliman is covered with the acid-water ocean, which is shallow one in the Southern hemisphere and highly abyss in its Northern part. The Altaliman mainland is presented by several continents. The climate of the planet is quite mild and damp.
The preliminary explorations registered the fact that Altaliman was livable and possessed precious recourses. And this means that in the near future the planet is going to be the new cockpit of ruthless battles between Free Nation Union and Phantom League.
Soldier! Your duty is to leave for Altaliman and to get the victory from enemy?s clutches. Start training! The date of your mission flight will be known next week.
Wargaming.net announces its most anticipated WW2 strategy game of the Year - “Operation Bagration” - has gone
gold and will ship to retail stores in Russia on December 25th.
BigWorld's Business Development Manager Europe/Russia, Mike Allenson announces a new license with New Orleans-based Wargaming.net to create their upcoming massively multiplayer online game.
Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming.net, commented, “Having built many engines from the ground up, we were looking for a complete solution to develop our first MMO that will save us time and eliminate technical risks”. Victor added, “BigWorld's Technology Suite, along with their world-class support, is key in allowing us to develop our title quickly, without sacrificing the quality and features we expect of a best-of-class middleware solution.”
“Working with Wargaming.net is truly a pleasure. They have extensive development experience and a long history of creating great games”, said Mike Allenson. “We're excited to be partnering with this highly professional team, using our platform to expand and innovate in the MMO market both here in Eastern Europe as well as worldwide.”
Wargaming.net today announced that its upcoming Windows PC title, “Operation BAGRATION”, has been
awarded Best Strategy Game at the 6th International Game Developers Conference in Russia (KRI).
Strategy Game from Acclaimed Developer Wargaming.net Will Thrust Players into Large-scaled Belarusian Strategic Offensive Operation during WW2. “Operation BAGRATION” is an epic RTS game featuring massive tank battles of WW2. The game offers new gameplay type: WW 2 in “Total War” style. The player controls up to thousand soldiers, tanks and other combat vehicles.
“Operation BAGRATION” utilizes Wargaming.net's next-generation 3D engine. WW2 has never been so spectacular: enormous hordes of tanks are clashing on huge battlefields, waves of advancing infantry, the skies are torn apart by air squadrons, and the ground is shaking from dozens of simultaneous explosions. The player easily directs that massed action using only a mouse.
The player witnesses epic Hollywood-style panoramas, as seen in Perl Harbor, Saving Private Ryan, Alexander, Troy, 300, etc.
“Operation BAGRATION” offers new experience both in visual presentation and gameplay.
The game scheduled to release in Russia during Q4, 2008.
New Orleans, LA - November 16, 2007 - Wargaming.net, Inc., a strategy game
development company, well-known by its highly-acclaimed Massive Assault series, today
announced a merger deal with Arise, an independent PC game developer.
The united company will operate one of the biggest game development studios in Eastern Europe. The titles will be
released under Wargaming.net brand.
The synergy of talent, proprietary technologies, and vast experience will ensue the company's leading
position in certain genres.
"This merger enhances Wargaming.net's position as the leading strategy and RPG developer" - said Viktor Kislyi,
the CEO of Wargaming.net - "with our resources almost doubled, we will put more energy into creating
cutting-edge proprietary technology and building new brands."
According to the Arise CEO Fedor Mukhin, the integration will strengthen the company by
consolidation of all positions and corporate resources.
Latest Game in Acclaimed Series Now Available via Stardock?s Digital Distribution Service
Stardock Entertainment and Wargaming.net today announced that Massive Assault
Network 2 (M.A.N. 2), the latest title in Wargaming.net's acclaimed Massive Assault
series, has been added to TotalGaming.net, the world's most user-friendly digital distribution site.
Massive Assault Network 2 is a dynamic turn-based strategy game that pits players against
each other as they lead land, naval and air units to the battlefield. The title builds upon the strengths
of previous releases in the series ? streamlined turn-based strategy, the original "Secret Allies" concept,
highly balanced units, a state-of-the-art interface and endless replayability ? to deliver a thoroughly engaging
and addictive multiplayer gaming experience that is easy to learn and difficult to master.
"As big fans of the Massive Assault series ? you can find the original for sale at TotalGaming.net ? we're excited to
add M.A.N. 2 to our product lineup," said Brian Clair, Director of Publishing at Stardock Entertainment. "The game
is a great buy for strategy fans ? especially for those who like turn-based games."
"Wargaming.net, Inc. is very pleased to continue our relationship with Stardock and TotalGaming.net," stated Victor
Kislyi, Wargaming.net's CEO. "They have served as an ideal digital distribution partner for Massive Assault,
and we look forward to continued success with our future 'easy-to-learn-hard-to-master' formula
title Massive Assault Network 2."
September 11th, 2007 — Wargaming.net, Inc. and Paradox Interactive released
explosive Sci-Fi strategy game Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power! It is available
for digital download on GamersGate.
In Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power, four unique races battle for supremacy on the
planet Saraksh. Each race possesses and can easily develop distinguishable technologies, leading
to the presence of vastly different heavy armoured units, transport units and aviation units on
the battlefield. The battles take place among vivid extraterrestrial landscapes in 3D with day
and night changes as well as dynamic weather conditions that affect the gameplay. In addition
to the interesting story line, Galactic Assault offers a revolutionary tactical combat system, more than
70 unique units of great power and high-definition visuals that will immerse players
in a horrendous story of war and survival.
